May 5, 2026 - 10:00 am

Balance in Nature: Forest Bathing

Join Bellforge for a guided forest bathing experience led by certified guide Tam Willey. This 2.5-hour outdoor session invites participants to slow down, engage the senses, and spend intentional time in nature through gentle, optional prompts.

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This program is offered with open pricing, with a $20 minimum. Participants are encouraged to contribute at a level that feels comfortable for them while supporting Bellforge’s commitment to accessible, community-rooted programming.

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Balance in Nature is a seasonal outdoor series at Bellforge that invites participants to slow down, tune in, and spend time in quiet relationship with the land.

This spring session focuses on Forest Bathing, a guided, sensory-based experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. As the landscape begins to reawaken, participants are invited to notice signs of emergence, growth, and subtle change.

Rather than a hike or a fitness activity, forest bathing is about moving gently, noticing what is around you, and allowing your nervous system to settle through simple, intentional engagement with nature. The guided experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours, with a pace designed to feel spacious and unhurried.

All invitations, prompts, and moments of sharing are optional and open to interpretation.

Meeting Point: Participants should plan to meet in the parking lot overlooking the Charles River, located at the back of the Medfield State Hospital campus. Additional wayfinding details will be shared closer to the event date.

About the Guide

The session will be led by Tam Willey, Founder of Toadstool Walks.

Tam (they/them) is a forest bathing guide, artist, and community advocate whose work centers on connection, attention, and belonging. Their practice is informed by extensive experience training nature therapy guides through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.

Tam holds certifications in CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Wilderness Mental Health First Responder, and Nature Therapy Guiding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Balance in Nature: Forest Bathing

Is this a hike or a fitness activity?

No. Forest bathing is a slow, gentle experience focused on sensory awareness and presence. We’ll move at an easy pace, with frequent pauses and time to rest.

How long is the experience?

The guided forest bathing experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is designed to feel unhurried and spacious.

Do I need any prior experience with meditation or nature programs?

No experience is required. All invitations and prompts are optional, and there is no right or wrong way to participate.

What ages is this experience suitable for?

This experience is designed for adults and older teens (approximately 16+) who are comfortable spending extended time outdoors in a quiet, reflective setting. Participants should be able to move slowly over uneven ground and remain engaged for the full 2.5-hour experience.

What should I wear or bring?

Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. A water bottle is recommended. For those who are able, we’ll occasionally invite participants to sit on the ground or nearby rocks.

Where do we meet?

Participants will meet in the parking lot overlooking the Charles River, located at the back of the Medfield State Hospital campus. Additional wayfinding details will be shared closer to the event date.

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